Impactful Donor-Funded Finance & Compliance Advisor

World Vision; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision in Milton Keynes is seeking a Programme Finance & Compliance Advisor, a role for a qualified or part-qualification accountant or equivalent experience. The post focuses on financial, compliance and risk management to secure grants and contracts, while ensuring funding is robust and obligations are met.

You will work across the charity, donors and partners; balance regulatory demands with organisational priorities; and provide practical financial advice.

Qualifications

• Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant experience supporting donor-funded grants and contracts throughout the funding lifecycle.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting and analysis skills.
• Experience applying donor financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience undertaking due diligence, audit preparation and financial assurance.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and provide practical advice.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Protect organisational resources and strengthen donor confidence through compliant funding delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the charity, partners and donors.
• Balance regulatory requirements with donor expectations and organisational priorities.
• Build relationships and provide practical financial and compliance advice.
• Support governance, risk management, and responsible stewardship.

Skills

Donor-funded grants experience

Pricing strategies

Cost recovery

Value-for-money

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

World Vision in Milton Keynes is seeking a Programme Finance & Compliance Advisor, a role for a qualified or part-qualification accountant or equivalent experience. The post focuses on financial, compliance and risk management to secure grants and contracts, while ensuring funding is robust and obligations are met.

You will work across the charity, donors and partners; balance regulatory demands with organisational priorities; and provide practical financial advice.